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China embarks on gradual retirement age reform to address pension pressures

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever thought about how long you might work before retiring? What is the retirement age in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The company announced a new product launch next month. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly or steadily over a period of time The company is gradually improving its customer service. retire /ri-TIRE/ [verb] – to stop working after reaching a certain age He plans to retire next year after working…
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Portugal targets 93% renewable electricity by 2030 amidst revised green hydrogen goals

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard about any government plans to increase renewable energy usage? Can you name one example of renewable energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles, used for power The sudden power outage left the entire neighborhood without electricity for hours. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to re-examine and make alterations to (written or printed matter) The teacher asked the students to revise their essays before the final submission. machine /muh-SHEEN/ [noun] – devices that…
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Tiger Woods commits to continued golf career despite challenges

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever played golf? Is golf popular in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 tournament /TOOR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left She has won several chess tournaments in her career. succeed /suhk-SEED/ [verb] – to achieve a desired outcome; to accomplish something With determination and hard work, she will succeed in her business. enter /EN-ter/ [verb] – to…
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Bike polo grows in Moscow’s community

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©REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard of bike polo? Do you like playing traditional sports? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing Many families have a traditional meal on holidays. score /skawr/ [verb] – to win or get a point, goal, etc. in a competition, sport, or game She managed to score the winning goal in the last minute. crash /krash/…
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Ants’ clever ways of surviving challenge traditional views on animal empathy

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Are you interested in learning about animal behavior? Do insects have the ability to cure illnesses or injuries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 biology /bahy-OL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the natural processes of living things She decided to major in biology because of her fascination with plants and animals. remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Please remove your shoes before entering the house. inch /inch/ [noun] – a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot…
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Desert moss from Xinjiang may hold key to Mars colonization, study reveals

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of the planet Mars? Do you believe that humans can live on Mars in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 dryness /DRAI-nuhs/ [noun] – the state or condition of being dry; lack of moisture The desert’s extreme dryness made it difficult for any vegetation to survive. lose /looz/ [verb] – to experience a reduction or depletion of something After the severe drought, the crops began to lose their vitality due to lack of water. freezer…
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Ancient predator fossils discovered

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What are fossils? Have you already seen a salamander? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something Her pencil has a sharp point for drawing fine lines. dinosaur /DAHY-nuh-sawr/ [noun] – any of various extinct, often gigantic, carnivorous or herbivorous reptiles of the Mesozoic era The museum has a big dinosaur skeleton on display. broad /brawd / [adjective] – wide in extent or scope; large in size. The park has a…
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Stray Kids prepares for comeback with electrifying London performance

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©REUTERS/Hollie Adams Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Are you familiar with the K-pop group Stray Kids? Have you ever followed a K-pop idol’s career? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 crowd /kroud/ [noun] – a large group of people gathered together, often for an event or gathering The concert drew a massive crowd of excited fans from all over the city. artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – a person who creates art, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, etc., often for aesthetic or expressive purposes She is a talented artist who specializes in abstract paintings. album…
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Anant Ambani’s Wedding draws global icons and political figures

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever attended or heard about a wedding that was particularly extravagant? What might be the significance of a wedding ceremony that involves blessings from global leaders and celebrities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 wedding /WED-ing / [noun] – a marriage ceremony and the festivities associated with it They attended a beautiful wedding ceremony in a church in the countryside. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn / [noun] – a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark an event The town held a big celebration for its anniversary. Mumbai /MUHM-bye /…
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Hydrogen sulfide detects on Jupiter-like alien planet, resembling the smell of rotten eggs

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Are you interested in learning about planets? Have you ever heard about telescopes used in space exploration? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 blow /bloh/ [verb] – to move with force, especially air or wind Strong gusts of wind can blow sand across the desert. complete /kuhm-PLEET/ [verb] – to finish or bring to an end She completes her homework before dinner every evening. percent /per-SENT/ [noun] – a proportion or part per hundred The store offered a discount of 20 percent on all electronics during the holiday sale….
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